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Guidance, Navigation, And Control Engineer Intern (winter 2026)

Assist in designing and testing satellite guidance, navigation, and control systems
San Francisco, California, United States
Internship
$29 USD / hour
2 days ago
Astranis Space Technologies

Astranis Space Technologies

A satellite internet startup focused on building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites to provide internet access to underserved areas.

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Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Intern (Winter 2026)

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe—large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Role

  • Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a B.S. in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design
  • Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods
  • Experience with python and/or C/C++
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch

Bonus

  • Familiarity with spacecraft design
  • Experience with low thrust trajectories

Base Hourly Pay

$29 - $29 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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Guidance, Navigation, And Control Engineer Intern (winter 2026)
San Francisco, California, United States
$29 USD / hour
Engineering
About Astranis Space Technologies
A satellite internet startup focused on building small, low-cost telecommunications satellites to provide internet access to underserved areas.